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Questions, confusion around pandemic is a tough pill to swallow

Questions, confusion around pandemic is a tough pill to swallow

If a politician would just say they really are just playing it by ear and making their best guesses as guided by data, that would be OK, says columnist
COVID-19: Screening guidance updated for Ontario students

COVID-19: Screening guidance updated for Ontario students

Two symptoms have also been removed
19 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

19 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

There were no new cases reported for Orillia in today's update
Frustrated local woman gives COVID testing a failing grade

Frustrated local woman gives COVID testing a failing grade

Waiting on results, delays due to errors meant she couldn't visit her husband at nursing home; 'It's heartbreaking and it's wrong,' she says
WATCH: Ford announces temporary wage increase for PSWs

WATCH: Ford announces temporary wage increase for PSWs

Announcement comes the day after the release of COVID-19 modelling which forecasts up to 1,000 new cases per day in the first half of October
Ontario reports 538 new COVID-19 cases today

Ontario reports 538 new COVID-19 cases today

Majority of new cases are in Toronto and Peel Region
'Very sad' news: Popular Orillia Santa Claus Parade cancelled

'Very sad' news: Popular Orillia Santa Claus Parade cancelled

Pandemic forces cancellation of popular local tradition; 'We are in different times,' organizer says
11 new COVID cases in region today, including three under 18

11 new COVID cases in region today, including three under 18

There were no new cases reported for Orillia in today's update, but there is a new case in Oro-Medonte Township
WATCH: Ford joined by Chief Medical Officer of Health for today's announcement

WATCH: Ford joined by Chief Medical Officer of Health for today's announcement

Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, will also be in attendance
ONTARIO: New modelling forecasts 1,000 COVID cases per day next month

ONTARIO: New modelling forecasts 1,000 COVID cases per day next month

The new report looks at what a second wave of COVID-19 could mean for Ontario